Truth Is What a Comedian Makes of ItComics have long strived for some version of authenticity. But what that looks like — and how genuine it is — continues to evolve.
Justin Timberlake Can Cry Us a RiverFrom a “six or seven girl” rebound to an AAVE moment with Ginuwine, here’s what Britney has to say about her terrible ex.
ByZoe Guy
in her words
Ghost ChildIn The Woman in Me, Britney Spears asserts the very fact of her existence.
Let’s Give Mommy Bloggers Their DueIn her new book, Extremely Online, Taylor Lorenz highlights the ways that women and marginalized content creators shaped the social web.
BySam Sanders
chapters
‘I Don’t Want to Be Erased’Frustrated by his failing health and fretting about his own legacy, Lou Reed spent his final days intent on making something “really astonishing.”
I Killed GodMaria Bamford’s eulogy for her beloved best friend.
ByMaria Bamford
book review
How Zadie Smith Lost Her TeethSince her audacious debut, she has been moving toward character-driven realism. In the process, she’s become the least interesting version of herself.
Jeezy Is Now a Self-Help GuruFor his first book, the rapper shares his unfiltered blueprint to success: “I’m still standing after all this time. You got to know why.”